1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1974 Mazda 818 is newer by 15 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, 1974 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818.
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 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 818 | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 818 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2790 mm |
