1978 Opel Senator vs. 1951 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1951 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1951 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 415 kg more than 1951 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, 1978 Opel Senator (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 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 1951 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1951 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Senator | 203 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 920 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 |