2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 45 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 544 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2000 Caterham 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
Model | 7 | 203 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |