1951 Peugeot 203 vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, 1996 Renault Fifties is newer by 45 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Fifties (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1951 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Fifties should accelerate faster than 1951 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties.
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 Renault Fifties (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Fifties will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Peugeot 203 | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 203 | Fifties |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
