1984 Peugeot 604 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 13 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 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. 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 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Peugeot 604 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 604 | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2847 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |