1984 Opel Ascona vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1984 Opel Ascona 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Ascona (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Ascona | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Ascona | 203 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
