1966 Peugeot 404 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1966 Peugeot 404 and 1966 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Peugeot 404 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 404 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
