1963 AC Aceca vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1963 AC Aceca is newer by 3 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Aceca (123 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Aceca | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | AC | Peugeot |
Model | Aceca | 203 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |