1973 Peugeot 504 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1973 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1973 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Peugeot 504 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 504 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
