1954 Peugeot 203 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 265 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2340 mm |
