1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1986 Nissan Leopard is newer by 36 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Leopard (98 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 181 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, 1986 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1986 Nissan Leopard 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. 1986 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Peugeot | Nissan |
| Model | 203 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
