1973 Honda Life vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1973 Honda Life is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,357 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Peugeot 203 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 203 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
