1989 Peugeot 205 vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 205 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Toyota Crown (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 490 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Peugeot 205 | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 205 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |
