1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 203 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Oxford (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 87 kg more than 1960 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, 1956 Morris Oxford (106 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm). This means 1956 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Oxford | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Oxford | 203 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
