1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 250 kg more than 1958 Peugeot 403.
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. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1958 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1958 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Cutlass | 403 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |