1952 Peugeot 203 vs. 1952 Triumph Renown
To start off, both 1952 Peugeot 203 and 1952 Triumph Renown were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Triumph Renown (66 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Triumph Renown should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Triumph Renown weights approximately 360 kg more than 1952 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Triumph Renown (147 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Peugeot 203 | 1952 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Peugeot | Triumph |
| Model | 203 | Renown |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |
