1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (73 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 214 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 (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 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 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
