1960 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Peugeot 107
To start off, 2011 Peugeot 107 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2011 Peugeot 107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Peugeot 107 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Peugeot 107 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Corona weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 Peugeot 107.
Because 1960 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Peugeot 107, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Peugeot 107 (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Peugeot 107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Toyota Corona | 2011 Peugeot 107 | |
| Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
| Model | Corona | 107 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |
