1958 Peugeot 203 vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1961 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Toyota Corona (55 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Toyota Corona weights approximately 55 kg more than 1958 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, 1961 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Peugeot 203 | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 203 | Corona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 55 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |