1954 Peugeot 203 vs. 1973 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1973 Skoda 1202 is newer by 19 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Skoda 1202 (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1954 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, 1973 Skoda 1202 (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Peugeot 203 | 1973 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Skoda |
| Model | 203 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
