1990 Peugeot 605 vs. 2012 Peugeot 3008
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 3008 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 605 would be higher. Both 1990 Peugeot 605 and 2012 Peugeot 3008 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 3008 (163 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 605. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 3008 should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 605.
Because 2012 Peugeot 3008 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Peugeot 605. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 3008 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Peugeot 3008 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 605. (171 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Peugeot 3008 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 605. 2012 Peugeot 3008 has automatic transmission and 1990 Peugeot 605 has manual transmission. 1990 Peugeot 605 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Peugeot 3008 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Peugeot 605 | 2012 Peugeot 3008 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 605 | 3008 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4365 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1837 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1639 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2613 mm |
