1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 19 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 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 203 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
