1956 Peugeot 203 vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 25 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1956 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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Peugeot 203 | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 203 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
