1986 Peugeot 505 vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. 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 70 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1985 Toyota Crown. 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 (240 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Peugeot 505 | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 505 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
