1971 Peugeot 204 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 204. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1980 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Peugeot 204 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 204 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1130 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 84 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |