1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1942 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1942 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1942 Peugeot 202.
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. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1942 Peugeot 202 has manual transmission. 1942 Peugeot 202 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1942 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
Model | Fleetwood | 202 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1942 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2460 mm |