1999 GAZ 3111 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3111 (168 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1955 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, 1999 GAZ 3111 (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GAZ 3111 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | GAZ | Peugeot |
| Model | 3111 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3380 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2790 mm |
