1958 Peugeot 403 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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:
1958 Peugeot 403 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 403 | Carina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |