1954 Peugeot 203 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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, 1957 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Peugeot 203 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 203 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
