1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 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 380 kg more than 1978 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Peugeot 505 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 505 | Celica |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |