1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Peugeot 203 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 55 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1959 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, 1954 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 55 | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 55 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 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 |
