1975 Peugeot 104 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 104 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 104 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 104 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 216 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 104.
Because 1957 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 104, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 64 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Peugeot 104 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 104 | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |