1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Peugeot |
Model | Guara | 505 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |