2005 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 46 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
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 Morgan Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | Plus 8 | 203 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 1357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
