1952 Peugeot 203 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 26 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 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1952 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1952 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1952 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Peugeot 203 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Peugeot | Honda |
Model | 203 | Accord |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |