1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 22 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 203. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Giulia | 203 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |