1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 17 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 1,563 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
| Model | A 110 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
