1976 Peugeot 504 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 504 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Peugeot 504 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 504 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2380 mm |