1990 Peugeot 505 vs. 1987 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 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, 1987 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Peugeot 505 | 1987 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 505 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
