1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 203 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1960 Peugeot 203 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Peugeot |
Model | Sprite | 203 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |