1984 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 454 kg more than 1955 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Corvette | 203 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |