1989 Peugeot 205 vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, both 1989 Peugeot 205 and 1989 TVR Speed Eight were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 TVR Speed Eight weights approximately 360 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 TVR Speed Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 TVR Speed Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Peugeot 205 | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Peugeot | TVR |
| Model | 205 | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
