1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1950 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen Visa (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Visa | 203 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |