1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1982 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1982 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 32 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 201 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203.
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. 1982 Simca 2 Litres 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. 1982 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1982 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Peugeot | Simca |
Model | 203 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |