1956 Peugeot 203 vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 40 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 1,331 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 112 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1956 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 203 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1331 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2470 mm |