1976 Peugeot 404 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Peugeot 404 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 404 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |