2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 59 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 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1784 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery | 203 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2718 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |
