2002 Morgan 4 vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4.
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, 2002 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Morgan 4 | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | 4 | 203 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |