1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Rover P4 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (67 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 548 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, 1959 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 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 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rover |
| Model | 203 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
