1985 Peugeot 604 vs. 1985 TVR 390
To start off, both 1985 Peugeot 604 and 1985 TVR 390 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,905 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 TVR 390 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 TVR 390 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 TVR 390 should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 313 kg more than 1985 TVR 390.
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, 1985 TVR 390 (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 TVR 390 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Peugeot 604 | 1985 TVR 390 | |
| Make | Peugeot | TVR |
| Model | 604 | 390 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 3905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 89.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
