1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
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 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
Model | 2 Litres | 203 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |