1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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 Opel Olympia (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Olympia | 203 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |