1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 50 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 554 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
