1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 15 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 (53 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 51 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, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 203 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |