1953 Peugeot 203 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Peugeot 203 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
