1970 Peugeot 204 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1970 Peugeot 204 and 1970 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Peugeot 204 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 204 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1130 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |