1995 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1952 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 43 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP) has 583 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 200 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, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 634 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | 1952 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | McLaren | Peugeot |
| Model | F1 GTR | 203 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
