1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (97 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 504 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
