1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1952 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 795 kg more than 1952 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1952 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Impala | 203 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |