1984 Peugeot 205 vs. 1984 Renault Siete
To start off, both 1984 Peugeot 205 and 1984 Renault Siete were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 205 (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Renault Siete. (44 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Renault Siete. 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, 1984 Peugeot 205 (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault Siete. (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Peugeot 205 | 1984 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 205 | Siete |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |
