1982 Nissan Silvia vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 25 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 30 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, 1982 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Silvia | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Silvia | 203 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
