1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 203 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2790 mm |
