1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1974 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124.
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, 1974 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 124 | 203 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |