1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 Dodge Dart 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Dodge Dart (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 235 kg more than 1953 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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Dart | 203 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
