1967 Peugeot 404 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Peugeot 404 (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 315 kg more than 1967 Peugeot 404.
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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Peugeot 404 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 404 | Crown |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |