1960 Peugeot 403 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1981 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:
1960 Peugeot 403 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 403 | Carina |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |