1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 835 kg more than 1954 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1954 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1954 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | 203 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2580 mm |
