1961 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1961 Jaguar MK IX 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 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 825 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.
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, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK IX | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | MK IX | 203 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3779 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
