1951 Peugeot 203 vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 1965 Porsche 904 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1951 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1951 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Peugeot 203 | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 203 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 177 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
