1953 Peugeot 203 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 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 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona.
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, 1970 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Peugeot 203 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
