1978 Opel Senator vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 28 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1950 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1950 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Senator | 203 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
