1951 Peugeot 203 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 34 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1951 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1951 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 230 kg more than 1951 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, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Peugeot 203. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1951 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1951 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Peugeot 203 | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Peugeot | Vauxhall |
Model | 203 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |