1981 Mazda 929 vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 929 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1953 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, 1981 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 929 | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 929 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
