1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 Alpine A 106 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106.
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, 1955 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 106 | 203 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |