2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (99 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 131 kg more than 1950 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, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (245 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 203 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2590 mm |
