1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 1750 | 203 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |