1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1979 Peugeot 505 and 1979 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1979 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. 1979 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 505 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
