1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 31 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (68 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 126 kg more than 1950 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, 1981 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1950 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1950 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
