1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Camaro | 203 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
