1964 Austin Princess vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 5 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1196 kg more than 1959 Peugeot 203. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | Princess | 203 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |