1960 Peugeot 404 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
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 404 (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Peugeot 404 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 404 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |