1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown.
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, 1970 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Peugeot 504 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 504 | Crown |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |