1973 Peugeot 504 vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 9 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Peugeot 504 | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 504 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
