1965 Peugeot 204 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Peugeot 204 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 204 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1130 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2380 mm |
