1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP) has 505 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1066 kg more than 1950 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 203 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 71 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 50 L |
