1949 Morris Minor vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Peugeot 203 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. 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, 1957 Peugeot 203 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Minor | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Minor | 203 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 916 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 53 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2790 mm |