1968 Peugeot 504D vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (58 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 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 350 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Peugeot 504D | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 504D | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
