2004 Peugeot 406 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 406 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 406. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Because 1987 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 406, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 406. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Peugeot 406 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 406 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
