1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 40 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 510 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | Berlina | 203 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
