1963 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1949 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1963 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1949 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1949 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 885 kg more than 1949 Peugeot 202. 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.
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1963 Jaguar S-Type | 1949 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
Model | S-Type | 202 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |