1960 Peugeot 203 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 35 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1960 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Peugeot 203 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 203 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
