1993 Acura NSX vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1993 Acura NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 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, 1993 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Acura | Peugeot |
| Model | NSX | 505 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |
