1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Opel Olympia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Olympia (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia.
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 Opel Olympia (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Olympia | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Olympia | 203 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
