1958 Peugeot 203 vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1970 Triumph GT6 is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6.
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, 1970 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Peugeot 203 | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Triumph |
| Model | 203 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
