1965 Fiat 500 vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1965 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Peugeot 203 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 500 | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 500 | 203 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |