1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1969 Simca 1501
To start off, 1969 Simca 1501 is newer by 14 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 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1501 (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1969 Simca 1501.
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, 1969 Simca 1501 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 1969 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Simca |
| Model | 203 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
