1985 Peugeot 205 vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1987 Porsche 959 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 205. (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 959 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 205. (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Peugeot 205 | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 205 | 959 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1773 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
