1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Berkeley QB is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 599 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Peugeot |
| Model | QB | 203 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 50 L |
