1952 Peugeot 203 vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet is newer by 32 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Starlet (47 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1952 Peugeot 203 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Peugeot 203 | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
