1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (62 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 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 144 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Peugeot 203 1975 Toyota Corolla
Make Peugeot Toyota
Model 203 Corolla
Year Released 1950 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 44 HP 62 HP
Torque 80 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 66 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 924 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 46 L


 

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