1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
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 Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1954 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1954 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Vega | 203 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |