1982 Morgan 4 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1982 Morgan 4 is newer by 26 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1982 Morgan 4.
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, 1982 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Morgan 4 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | 4 | 203 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2790 mm |