1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1953 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1953 Porsche 356.
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 Peugeot 203 | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 203 | 356 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |