1989 Peugeot 205 vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 260 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Peugeot 205 | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 205 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
