1956 AC Ace vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1956 AC Ace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | AC | Peugeot |
| Model | Ace | 203 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
