1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Peugeot 203 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | 15 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2790 mm |
