1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 62 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 760 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
