1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 30 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, 1985 Skoda L (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1985 Skoda L.
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, 1985 Skoda L (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Peugeot | Skoda |
| Model | 203 | L |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
