1973 Peugeot 304 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 304. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 304 would be higher. Both 1973 Peugeot 304 and 1983 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 304 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1983 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 1983 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 304, 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 304. 1983 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1973 Peugeot 304 has manual transmission. 1973 Peugeot 304 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Peugeot 304 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 304 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |