1975 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1949 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (163 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1949 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1949 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1949 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, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Peugeot 203. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1949 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1949 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Chevrolet Caprice | 1949 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Caprice | 203 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 353 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2022 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |