1954 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C (271 HP) has 227 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 26 kg more than 1950 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.
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1954 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 6C | 203 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 44 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |