1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Berkeley Sports is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 838 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
| Model | Sports | 203 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 50 L |
