1989 Peugeot 505 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1989 Peugeot 505 (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Peugeot 505 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 505 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |