1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 8 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Giulia | 203 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |