1978 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 205 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 205. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 165 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1978 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 205. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1987 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 205 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |
