1960 Peugeot 203 vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1963 Toyota Publica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. 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, 1960 Peugeot 203 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Peugeot 203 | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 203 | Publica |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |