2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1987 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 922 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 1987 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Express | 505 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2910 mm |
