1958 Peugeot 203 vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra is newer by 42 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 970 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.
Because 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Peugeot 203. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Peugeot 203 | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3270 mm |
