2000 Honda City vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Honda City.
Because 1990 Peugeot 505 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 1990 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, 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, 1990 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | City | 505 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |