1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Hyundai Stellar should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
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 Hyundai Stellar (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Hyundai Stellar | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Peugeot |
| Model | Stellar | 203 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1034 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
