1952 Peugeot 203 vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Nissan Laurel is newer by 32 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Laurel (102 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 150 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.
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, 1984 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203. 1984 Nissan Laurel 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. 1984 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Peugeot 203 | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Peugeot | Nissan |
Model | 203 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |