1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1987 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 505 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 270 kg more than 1987 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1987 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Camaro | 505 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |
