1969 Honda S600 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 14 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
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, 1955 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | S600 | 203 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |