1956 Peugeot 203 vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Toyota Crown is newer by 20 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 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 370 kg more than 1956 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, 1976 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203. 1976 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1956 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1956 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Peugeot 203 | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
