1956 Peugeot 203 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Peugeot 203 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 203 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |