2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 45 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 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 1956 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 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 203 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1288 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 |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2790 mm |
