1956 Peugeot 203 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 30 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 556 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Peugeot 203 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 203 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
