1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 2004 Renault Wind
To start off, 2004 Renault Wind is newer by 47 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Wind is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Wind (134 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Wind should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind.
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, 2004 Renault Wind (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Wind will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Peugeot 203 | 2004 Renault Wind | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 203 | Wind |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
