1987 Peugeot 505 vs. 1987 TVR S
To start off, both 1987 Peugeot 505 and 1987 TVR S were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 TVR S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR S (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR S should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1987 TVR S.
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, 1987 TVR S (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 TVR S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Peugeot 505 | 1987 TVR S | |
| Make | Peugeot | TVR |
| Model | 505 | S |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |
