1955 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
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 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morgan Plus 4 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | Plus 4 | 203 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |