1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1955 Bristol 405 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 405 (100 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1950 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, 1955 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 405 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 405 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
