1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 10 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 652 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1960 Peugeot 203 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 595 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 595 | 203 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |