1964 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1964 AC Aceca is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Aceca | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | AC | Peugeot |
Model | Aceca | 203 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1289 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 |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 |