1999 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 799 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 910 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotec C 1000 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lotec | Peugeot |
| Model | C 1000 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5498 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1660 mm |
