1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1951 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1951 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1951 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 690 kg more than 1951 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Peugeot 203. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1951 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1951 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1951 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Cutlass | 203 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2590 mm |