2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 337 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Peugeot 203. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Sportage | 203 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
