1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 460 kg more than 1953 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 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Flaminia | 203 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
