1993 Peugeot 405 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, both 1993 Peugeot 405 and 1993 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (121 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 266 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Peugeot 405 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 405 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
