1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1953 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Appia | 203 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |