1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 475 kg more than 1959 Peugeot 203. 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Corvette | 203 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |