1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 24 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Peugeot 203 | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Peugeot | Vauxhall |
| Model | 203 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
