1955 Jensen 541 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, both 1955 Jensen 541 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jensen 541 (111 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jensen 541 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Jensen 541 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Jensen | Peugeot |
| Model | 541 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
