1961 Peugeot 404 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1961 Peugeot 404 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Peugeot 404 (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. 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, 1961 Peugeot 404 (127 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm). This means 1961 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Peugeot 404 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 404 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1618 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
