1964 Morris Oxford vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1964 Morris Oxford is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 146 kg more than 1954 Peugeot 203.
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 Morris Oxford (81 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm). This means 1964 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Morris Oxford | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Oxford | 203 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 80 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |