1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 203. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 130 | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 130 | 203 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
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 | 1570 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |