1954 Peugeot 203 vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1958 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 4 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Vauxhall Victor (47 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1958 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1958 Vauxhall Victor (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Peugeot 203 | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Peugeot | Vauxhall |
Model | 203 | Victor |
Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |