1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Jaguar 240 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1957 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 Jaguar 240 (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | 240 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
