1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 805 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1986 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1986 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 505 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2910 mm |
