1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 18 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (165 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 636 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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Nova | 203 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
