1955 Opel Rekord vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 203 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Opel Rekord | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Rekord | 203 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |