1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 425 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Caprice | 505 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |