1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1950 Peugeot 203 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1056 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 110 | 203 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 287 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 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 | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |