1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Land Rover 88 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Land Rover 88 (67 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1956 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Peugeot 203. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Land Rover 88 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | 88 | 203 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2790 mm |