1971 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mitsubishi Galant | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Galant | 203 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1378 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
