1952 Peugeot 203 vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1959 Renault Dauphine is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
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:
1952 Peugeot 203 | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Peugeot | Renault |
Model | 203 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 33 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |