1984 Peugeot 505 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Peugeot 505 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 505 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2154 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
