1987 Peugeot 405 vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1987 Peugeot 405 and 1987 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 405 (92 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry. 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, 1987 Peugeot 405 (184 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Peugeot 405 | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 405 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
