1974 Opel Ascona vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1974 Opel Ascona is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Ascona (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1974 Opel Ascona.
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 Opel Ascona (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Opel Ascona | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Ascona | 203 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1194 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |