1985 Peugeot 205 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 1985 Peugeot 205 and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 930 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 205.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Peugeot 205 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 205 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1773 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
