2002 Honda Life vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 42 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
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, 2002 Honda Life, 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, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1960 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1960 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Life | 203 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |