1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 17 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 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 516 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | 240 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
