1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1989 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (104 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Because 1989 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Marea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1996 Fiat Marea (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 405. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 1989 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Marea | 405 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |