1971 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
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 Daihatsu Consorte (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Daihatsu Consorte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Consorte | 203 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |
