1988 Peugeot 205 vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 205 (102 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 550 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 205.
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, 1994 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Peugeot 205 | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 205 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
