1990 Peugeot 505 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 505 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1960 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, 1990 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Peugeot 505 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 505 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
