1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1962 Rover P5 is newer by 12 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 796 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1962 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1950 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1950 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rover |
| Model | 203 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
