1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia.
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 Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Familia | 203 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
