1996 Peugeot Touareg vs. 1978 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1996 Peugeot Touareg is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (90 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Peugeot Touareg 1978 Toyota Corona
Make Peugeot Toyota
Model Touareg Corona
Year Released 1996 1978
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Type electric in-line
Horse Power 88 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 4150 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 264 Nm 145 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 875 kg 1090 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 60 L


 

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