1994 Nissan President vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP) has 223 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 770 kg more than 1957 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1957 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1957 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Nissan President | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | President | 203 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 394 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2790 mm |