2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 55 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP) has 247 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Peugeot 203. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery 3 | 203 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
