1995 Opel Tigra vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, both 1995 Opel Tigra and 1995 Peugeot 605 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 605 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1995 Opel Tigra. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1995 Opel Tigra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Peugeot 605 (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Tigra. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Tigra | 1995 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Tigra | 605 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2810 mm |
