1976 Lada 1200 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1976 Lada 1200 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lada 1200 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1955 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 Lada 1200 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lada 1200 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lada | Peugeot |
| Model | 1200 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |
