1977 Peugeot 504 vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 321 kg more than 1965 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Peugeot 504 | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 504 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
