1953 Peugeot 203 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Porsche 930 is newer by 30 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 930 weights approximately 320 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, 1983 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Peugeot 203 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 203 | 930 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |