1986 Opel Corsa vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1986 Opel Corsa 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 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1986 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1986 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 505 (240 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Corsa. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Corsa | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Corsa | 505 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
