2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 17 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1988 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Jeep | Peugeot |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 505 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |
