1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 54 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 581 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ascari A10 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 203. 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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Peugeot 203 | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Peugeot | Ascari |
Model | 203 | A10 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2636 mm |