1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Giulia | 203 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |