1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 372 kg more than 1953 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1953 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1953 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Jetfire | 203 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |