1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 9 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 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 250 kg more than 1956 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Coupe | 203 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
