1989 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1952 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1989 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1952 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, 1989 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203. 1989 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1952 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1952 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Infiniti Q45 | 1952 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Infiniti | Peugeot |
Model | Q45 | 203 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 396 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |