1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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.
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1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 203 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2790 mm |