1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1987 Toyota Supra is newer by 37 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 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 633 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, 1987 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 203 | Supra |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |