1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 34 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 4,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1984 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
Model | 203 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |