1984 Peugeot 505 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 505 (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1969 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Peugeot 505 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 505 | Crown |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2154 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |