1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1953 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 1953 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, both vehicles can yield 81 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1986 Citroen Visa | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Visa | 203 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1953 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |