1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1957 Peugeot 203 Cabriolet
To start off, both 1957 Peugeot 203 and 1957 Peugeot 203 Cabriolet were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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. 1957 Peugeot 203 Cabriolet weights approximately 55 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, 1957 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203 Cabriolet. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203 Cabriolet.
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1957 Peugeot 203 | 1957 Peugeot 203 Cabriolet | |
Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
Model | 203 | 203 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
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 | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |