1973 Fiat 125 vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1973 Fiat 125 is newer by 19 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 Fiat 125.
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, 1973 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 125 | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 125 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
