1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1949 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1949 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (56 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 1992 Daihatsu Opti has automatic transmission and 1949 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1949 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Daihatsu Opti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1949 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
Model | Opti | 203 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 56 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |