2003 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 620 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404. 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (529 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS-V | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | CTS-V | 404 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
