1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 34 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2411 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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1984 ZIL 4104 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. 1984 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Peugeot | ZIL |
Model | 203 | 4104 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3340 mm |