1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1977 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 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, 1977 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1977 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1977 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Peugeot 203 | 1977 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 203 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |