1978 Peugeot 305 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 305. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 305 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 305. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 305. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Peugeot 305 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 305 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
