2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1958 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, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Tahoe | 203 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
