1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, both 1989 Honda Concerto and 1989 Peugeot 605 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 605 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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, 1989 Peugeot 605 (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Concerto | 605 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |
