1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1965 Pontiac Catalina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 905 kg more than 1957 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203. 1965 Pontiac Catalina has automatic transmission and 1957 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1957 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Pontiac Catalina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Peugeot 203 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 203 | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3080 mm |
