2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 398 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Peugeot 505. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | CR-V | 505 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
