1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 850 (51 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203.
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, 1958 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 850 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2580 mm |
