1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 536 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | 240 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
