1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1956 Peugeot 203 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 308 kg more than 1956 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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Peugeot |
| Model | Whitley | 203 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2790 mm |
