1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1954 Peugeot 203 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1954 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 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 70 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |
