1980 Peugeot 505 vs. 1980 TVR Tasmin
To start off, both 1980 Peugeot 505 and 1980 TVR Tasmin were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 TVR Tasmin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 TVR Tasmin (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1980 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1980 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
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, 1980 TVR Tasmin (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 TVR Tasmin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Peugeot 505 | 1980 TVR Tasmin | |
Make | Peugeot | TVR |
Model | 505 | Tasmin |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |