1956 Peugeot 203 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 55 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1783 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Peugeot 203. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Peugeot 203 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Peugeot | Land Rover |
| Model | 203 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
