1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Peugeot 203 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. 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 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 40 | 203 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 84 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |