1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Peugeot 403 (56 HP @ 4650 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
