1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Simca 1200S is newer by 20 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Simca 1200S (85 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1200S 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 1970 Simca 1200S.
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, 1970 Simca 1200S (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Peugeot | Simca |
| Model | 203 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 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 | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
