1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1960 Skoda Felicia is newer by 5 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Skoda Felicia (49 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
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 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Peugeot | Skoda |
| Model | 203 | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
