1948 Austin A 90 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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 436 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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 90 | 203 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |