1970 Peugeot 404 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Peugeot 404 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 404 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |