1959 Peugeot 203 vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1969 Skoda 1202 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,357 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1969 Skoda 1202.
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, 1969 Skoda 1202 (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Peugeot 203 | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Skoda |
| Model | 203 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |
