1974 Opel Rekord vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1974 Opel Rekord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1974 Opel Rekord.
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 Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Opel Rekord | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Rekord | 203 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2790 mm |