1971 Opel Admiral vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 Opel Admiral is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 550 kg more than 1960 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 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Admiral | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Admiral | 203 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 227 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |