1959 Morgan 4 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1959 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Peugeot 203 (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan 4 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | 4 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
