1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 14 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1071 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 203.
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. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1960 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1960 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | Lagonda | 203 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |