1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 400 kg more than 1953 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | Commodore | 203 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2580 mm |
