1953 Peugeot 203 vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 33 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Peugeot 203 | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Peugeot | Reliant |
| Model | 203 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2140 mm |
