1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 Peugeot 203 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1958 Peugeot 203.
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, both vehicles can yield 80 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 40 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
