1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131.
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, 1981 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 131 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |
