1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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 R-100 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda R-100 | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | R-100 | 203 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1963 cc | 1357 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2790 mm |