1947 Austin 16 vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1954 Peugeot 203 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1954 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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | 16 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
