1983 Peugeot 505 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1983 Peugeot 505 and 1983 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 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 165 kg more than 1983 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 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 505. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1983 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1983 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Peugeot 505 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 505 | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |