1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP) has 186 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 452 kg more than 1950 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Corvette | 203 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |