1986 Opel Senator vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1986 Opel Senator is newer by 31 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Senator weights approximately 200 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, 1986 Opel Senator (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Senator | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Senator | 203 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
