1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP) has 386 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 203 | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 430 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 540 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |