2008 Peugeot 307 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 30 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. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 307, 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307. 2008 Peugeot 307 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. 2008 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Peugeot 307 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 307 | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2189 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |