1983 Peugeot 505 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona.
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, 1983 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Peugeot 505 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 505 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
