1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 252 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 911 weights approximately 426 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 203 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74.4 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
