1987 Nissan Silvia vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1987 Nissan Silvia is newer by 34 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 275 kg more than 1953 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 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Silvia | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Silvia | 203 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
