2005 McLaren F1 vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 574 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 McLaren F1 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1953 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, 2005 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
2005 McLaren F1 | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | McLaren | Peugeot |
Model | F1 | 203 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |