1960 Peugeot 203 vs. 1970 Porsche 912
To start off, 1970 Porsche 912 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 Porsche 912.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Peugeot 203 | 1970 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 203 | 912 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1286 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |