1969 Morgan 4 vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1969 Morgan 4 is newer by 10 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1969 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Morgan 4 | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | 4 | 203 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |