1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 203 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 203.
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, 1954 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 40 | 203 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |