1975 Audi 80 vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 22 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 80 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Audi 80.
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, 1975 Audi 80 (163 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Audi | Peugeot |
| Model | 80 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2790 mm |
