1978 Peugeot 404 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Peugeot 404 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 404 | Carina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |