1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1965 Peugeot 204 has manual transmission. 1965 Peugeot 204 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 204 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2600 mm |