1977 Peugeot 504 vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Carina (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1982 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Peugeot 504 | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 504 | Carina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |