1986 Peugeot 505 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Peugeot 505 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 505 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
