1965 Opel Rekord vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1965 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Rekord (90 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Rekord weights approximately 105 kg more than 1958 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, 1965 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Opel Rekord | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Rekord | 203 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |