2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,308 cc, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1960 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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-8 | 203 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
