1992 Peugeot 205 vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 205. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 205 kg more than 1992 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 205. (115 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 205. 1996 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1992 Peugeot 205 has manual transmission. 1992 Peugeot 205 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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