1980 Austin Marina vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1980 Austin Marina.
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, 1980 Austin Marina (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | Marina | 203 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |