1968 Peugeot 504D vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504D would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 115 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1968 Peugeot 504D has manual transmission. 1968 Peugeot 504D will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Peugeot 504D | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 504D | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
