1979 Toyota Corsa vs. 1998 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 605 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corsa | 1998 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
| Model | Corsa | 605 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
