1953 Peugeot 203 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1966 Renault 8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault 8 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1966 Renault 8.
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, 1966 Renault 8 (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Renault 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Peugeot 203 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 203 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1120 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
