1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 11 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 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1191 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.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
Model | 62 | 203 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 80 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |