1968 Peugeot 404 vs. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 404. 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, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Peugeot 404 | 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 404 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1618 cc | 2444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
