2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 505 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
