1976 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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 Mitsubishi Celeste (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
Model | Celeste | 203 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 117 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |