1963 Peugeot 404 vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet is newer by 21 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, 1963 Peugeot 404 (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1963 Peugeot 404 (121 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Peugeot 404 | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 404 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
