1959 Peugeot 403 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (56 HP @ 4650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 45 kg more than 1959 Peugeot 403. 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. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1959 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1959 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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