1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1974 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1974 Skoda 110 L is newer by 17 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 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1974 Skoda 110 L. 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, 1957 Peugeot 203 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Peugeot 203 | 1974 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Peugeot | Skoda |
| Model | 203 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |
