1967 Fiat 600 vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1967 Fiat 600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1967 Fiat 600. 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, 1959 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 600 | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 600 | 203 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |