1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1966 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
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, 1957 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Peugeot 203 | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
