1957 Peugeot 403 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Peugeot 403 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 403 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |