1983 Peugeot 505 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 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 118 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Peugeot 505 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 505 | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |