1968 Opel Rekord vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1968 Opel Rekord.
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 Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Rekord | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Rekord | 203 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1288 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 |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |