1980 Honda Accord vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord.
Because 1956 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 203 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
