1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 18 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1957 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1957 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Peugeot 203 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Peugeot | Nissan |
Model | 203 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 74 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2350 mm |