1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,944 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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 Celica (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 504 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
