1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 16 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), 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Spider | 203 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |