1997 Peugeot 605 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, both 1997 Peugeot 605 and 1997 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 605. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 180 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 605. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 605, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 605. (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Peugeot 605 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 605 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2560 mm |
