1960 Peugeot 203 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 11 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 10 (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1971 Renault 10.
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, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Peugeot 203 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Peugeot | Renault |
Model | 203 | 10 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |