1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1962 Abarth 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 600 | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 600 | 203 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 980 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |