1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 191 kg more than 1957 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 Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Peugeot 203 | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
