1975 Peugeot 504 vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina.
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, 1971 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Peugeot 504 | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 504 | Carina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |