1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1965 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1965 Triumph 2000 is newer by 8 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph 2000 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 245 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Triumph 2000 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Peugeot 203 | 1965 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Triumph |
| Model | 203 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
