1954 Peugeot 203 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 24 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (90 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Peugeot 203 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 203 | Corona |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |