1994 Peugeot 605 vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1994 Peugeot 605 and 1994 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Peugeot 605 (129 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1994 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1994 Peugeot 605 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Corolla. 1994 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1994 Peugeot 605 has manual transmission. 1994 Peugeot 605 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Peugeot 605 | 1994 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 605 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |
