1953 Peugeot 203 vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, both 1953 Peugeot 203 and 1953 Triumph Mayflower were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. 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 Peugeot 203 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Peugeot 203 | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Peugeot | Triumph |
Model | 203 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |