1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1987 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 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 2,616 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 505.
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 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1987 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-7 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
