1977 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 205 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 205. (85 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Because 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Peugeot 205. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 205. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 205. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1986 Peugeot 205 has manual transmission. 1986 Peugeot 205 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Chevrolet Suburban | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Suburban | 205 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |