2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 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 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 253 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 505 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
