1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1986 Jaguar XJ6 and 1986 Peugeot 505 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1986 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 Jaguar XJ6 (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | XJ6 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2918 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2910 mm |
