1975 Peugeot 604 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1975 Peugeot 604 and 1975 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 604 (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Peugeot 604 (215 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Peugeot 604 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 604 | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |