1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona 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 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (207 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1974 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1974 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:
1974 Peugeot 504 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 504 | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |