1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1962 Fiat 1300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1300.
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 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1300 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1300 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
