1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1979 Peugeot 505 and 1979 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 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 30 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 505 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
