1987 Peugeot 505 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 505 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Peugeot 505 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 505 | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |