1960 Austin 7 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, both 1960 Austin 7 and 1960 Peugeot 203 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Peugeot 203 (77 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 1960 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | 7 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1286 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 |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 50 L |
