1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1972 TVR 1600
To start off, 1972 TVR 1600 is newer by 15 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 TVR 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 TVR 1600 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 TVR 1600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1972 TVR 1600.
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, 1972 TVR 1600 (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 TVR 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Peugeot 203 | 1972 TVR 1600 | |
| Make | Peugeot | TVR |
| Model | 203 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
