1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Stratos | 203 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
