1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 659 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | V8 Vantage | 505 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |