1980 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 23 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 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1957 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, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda RX-7 | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | RX-7 | 203 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |