1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, both 1955 Austin-Healey 100 and 1955 Peugeot 203 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Peugeot |
| Model | 100 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 50 L |
