1978 Peugeot 504 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Peugeot 504 | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 504 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |