1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1949 Peugeot 203
To start off, both 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C and 1949 Peugeot 203 were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C (94 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1949 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1949 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 454 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.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1949 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 6C | 203 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2590 mm |