1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 605 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 605 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605, 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, 1995 Peugeot 605 (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Toyota Corolla | 1995 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
Model | Corolla | 605 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1070 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 268 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2810 mm |