1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1957 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 35 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 203.
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, 1955 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
