1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 131 | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 131 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |
