1958 Peugeot 203 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
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, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Peugeot 203 | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Reliant |
| Model | 203 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
