1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Peugeot 203 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 203.
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, both vehicles can yield 80 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1957 Peugeot 203 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
Model | 203 | 203 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |