1986 Peugeot 305 vs. 1986 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1986 Peugeot 305 and 1986 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1986 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volkswagen Passat (136 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 305. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 220 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 305. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Passat (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 305. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Peugeot 305 | 1986 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 305 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1471 cc | 2226 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
