1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310.
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, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 310 | 203 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |