1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1979 Peugeot 505 and 1979 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,303 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 Toyota Crown weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505.
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 Crown 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 Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 505 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
