1986 Peugeot 505 vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1986 Peugeot 505 and 1986 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 205 (115 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205.
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 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 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 205. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Peugeot 505 | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 505 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |
