1962 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 329 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | AC | Peugeot |
Model | Aceca | 203 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1357 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |