1953 Alvis TC vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, both 1953 Alvis TC and 1953 Peugeot 203 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alvis TC (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TC should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC weights approximately 510 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Alvis TC (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alvis | Peugeot |
Model | TC | 203 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |