1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Dodge Coronet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 240 kg more than 1958 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 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Coronet | 203 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
