1946 Austin 16 vs. 1949 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1949 Peugeot 203 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Austin 16 (63 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1949 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1949 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1949 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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1949 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | 16 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
