1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | Mono 1000 | 203 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |