1986 Peugeot 604 vs. 1983 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 604 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Century weights approximately 380 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 604.
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 Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Peugeot 604 | 1983 Toyota Century | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 604 | Century |
Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2849 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |