1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 203 | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 227 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |