1979 Buick Regal vs. 1957 Peugeot 203

To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 22 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 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 375 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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203. 1979 Buick Regal 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. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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