1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1966 Bristol 409 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 676 kg more than 1950 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1950 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1950 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Bristol 409 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 409 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
