1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 9 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (100 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 203 | 356 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
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 | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |