1986 Peugeot 505 vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 505. 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Peugeot 505 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 505 | 928 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |