1985 Peugeot 604 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 604. 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Peugeot 604 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 604 | 928 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2849 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |