1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1969 Mazda Familia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Familia | 203 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
