1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 25 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 225 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203. 1980 Talbot Tagora 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. 1980 Talbot Tagora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Peugeot | Talbot |
| Model | 203 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
