2002 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Morgan Aero 8 | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | Aero 8 | 203 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |