1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1953 Peugeot 203 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 450 | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 450 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
