1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 437 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Peugeot 504 | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 504 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2112 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |