1963 Morris Minor vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1963 Morris Minor is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1963 Morris Minor.
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 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morris Minor | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Minor | 203 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
