1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Charmant | 203 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1165 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2580 mm |
