2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1986 Peugeot 505

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 19 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), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505.

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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (240 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1986 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1986 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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