1954 Peugeot 203 vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 35 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 180 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, 1989 Peugeot 505 (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Peugeot 203 | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
Model | 203 | 505 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |