1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 1300 | 203 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |