1971 Peugeot 504 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (103 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1982 Toyota Celica.
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, 1971 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Peugeot 504 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 504 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
