1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 31 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1959 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1959 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1959 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | 203 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
