1967 Honda S800 vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1967 Honda S800 is newer by 9 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S800 (67 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1967 Honda S800.
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, 1958 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1958 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | S800 | 203 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 66 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |