1956 Peugeot 203 vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 1962 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Peugeot 203 | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Peugeot | Riley |
Model | 203 | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |