1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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, 1966 Toyota Corolla (58 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1950 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 203 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1076 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |