1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 23 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 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1953 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
| Model | A 310 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
