1982 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 205 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 205 (102 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Accord weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 205.
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, 1982 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Honda Accord | 1988 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Accord | 205 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |