1986 Peugeot 205 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1986 Peugeot 205 and 1986 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 205. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Porsche 928 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 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205, 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 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 205. (161 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Peugeot 205 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 205 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
