1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 16 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203.
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, 1950 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
