1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1956 Peugeot 203 (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 40 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
