1958 Nissan 211 vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, both 1958 Nissan 211 and 1958 Peugeot 203 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1958 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Nissan 211 | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | 211 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2580 mm |
