1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 21 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 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
| Model | A 110 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
