1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1974 Toyota Celica.
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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Peugeot 505 | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 505 | Celica |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |