1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo 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 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
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 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | Cosmo | 203 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |