1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 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 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 430 kg more than 1953 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 203 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5360 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
