1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 690 kg more than 1960 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, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1960 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1960 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Caprice | 203 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
