1983 Peugeot 305 vs. 1983 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1983 Peugeot 305 and 1983 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,472 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 305 (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 205. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Peugeot 305 (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 205. (89 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Peugeot 305 | 1983 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 305 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1472 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
