1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 1183 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 203.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Peugeot 203 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
Make | Peugeot | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 203 | Silver Cloud II |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |