1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 33 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 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1954 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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda RX-7 | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | RX-7 | 203 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |