1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, both 1950 Peugeot 203 and 1950 Simca 8 were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Simca 8 (47 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Simca 8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Simca 8 weights approximately 26 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, 1950 Simca 8 (88 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm). This means 1950 Simca 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1950 Simca 8 | |
Make | Peugeot | Simca |
Model | 203 | 8 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |