1952 Peugeot 203 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 885 kg more than 1952 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1952 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1952 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Peugeot 203 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 203 | Century |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |