1956 Peugeot 203 vs. 1986 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 Toyota Century is newer by 30 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Century (153 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Century weights approximately 875 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, 1986 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203. 1986 Toyota Century 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. 1986 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Peugeot 203 | 1986 Toyota Century | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 203 | Century |
Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |