1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 34 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. Both 1950 Peugeot 203 and 1984 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (63 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 29 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1984 Toyota Corolla 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. 1984 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
