1979 Opel Kadett vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 29 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Kadett (51 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett 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 1979 Opel Kadett.
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, both vehicles can yield 80 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Opel Kadett | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Kadett | 203 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |