2001 Honda Insight vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight.
Because 1960 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Insight | 203 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
