1978 Lada 1200 vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1978 Lada 1200 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1200 (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1978 Lada 1200.
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, 1978 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lada 1200 | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Lada | Peugeot |
Model | 1200 | 203 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1290 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 |
Torque | 85 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 50 L |