1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1967 Fiat 125 is newer by 7 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125.
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, 1967 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 125 | 203 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |