1989 Peugeot 505 vs. 1992 Porsche 965
To start off, 1992 Porsche 965 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 965 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Peugeot 505 | 1992 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 505 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |
