1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 14 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (57 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 16 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, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Peugeot | Vauxhall |
Model | 203 | Victor |
Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |