1975 Peugeot 104 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 104 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 104 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1975 Peugeot 104 (92 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Peugeot 104 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 104 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |