1963 Peugeot 404 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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, 1978 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Peugeot 404 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 404 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
