1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1963 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1963 Alpine A 110.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 110 | 203 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |