1964 Peugeot 404 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1964 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1964 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1971 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, 1964 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Peugeot 404 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 404 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
