1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 646 kg more than 1950 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, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 130 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 130 | 203 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |