1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 780 kg more than 1957 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1957 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1957 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | Seville | 203 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
