1954 Peugeot 203 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Peugeot 203 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
