1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 Bristol 406 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1950 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 406 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
