1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1958 Rover P4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P4 (79 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1957 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, 1958 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Peugeot 203 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rover |
| Model | 203 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
