1951 Peugeot 203 vs. 2000 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 49 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1951 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1951 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 580 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, 2000 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Peugeot 203. 2000 GAZ 3111 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. 2000 GAZ 3111 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Peugeot 203 | 2000 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Peugeot | GAZ |
| Model | 203 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
