1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1954 Rover P4 is newer by 4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (51 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 456 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, 1954 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Peugeot | Rover |
Model | 203 | P4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |