1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1951 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 Land Rover 109 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Land Rover 109 (67 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1951 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1951 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Peugeot 203. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Land Rover 109 | 1951 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | 109 | 203 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |