1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
