1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 27 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 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste 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. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Peugeot | Mitsubishi |
Model | 203 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |