2006 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Morgan Plus 8.
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 Morgan Plus 8 (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Morgan Plus 8 | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | Plus 8 | 505 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |