1959 Peugeot 203 vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corsa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1982 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Peugeot 203 | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 203 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
