1958 Peugeot 203 vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1958 Peugeot 203 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Simca 8 (49 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Simca 8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1949 Simca 8.
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, 1949 Simca 8 (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Simca 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Peugeot 203 | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Simca |
| Model | 203 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
