1995 Morgan 4 vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Morgan 4 | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | 4 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
