1986 Citroen C vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1986 Citroen C and 1986 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 205 (115 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1986 Citroen C. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen C weights approximately 45 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1986 Peugeot 205 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen C. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen C | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C | 205 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
