Performance Review: Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 8v - [1991]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Peugeot 205 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 8v is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1991. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1991 Jaguar XJ R-15 6.0 V12 and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Peugeot 205 has a 1294cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The 205 shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 205's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 790 kgs (1741 lbs) this makes the Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 8v in the same weight category as the 2011 KTM X-Bow R 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Peugeot 205 shares the same bhp with the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp)

In terms of power the 1294cc 8V St4 engine produces 102 bhp (76 kW) @ 6800 rpm similar to the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp) or the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 89 lb-ft (120.6 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 lb-ft) or the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (105 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Peugeot 205 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2005 Audi Q7 4.2 V8 (154.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Peugeot 205.

The Peugeot 205 has a Power to weight ratio of 129.1 bhp per ton and 112.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1991 205 competing with the 2005 Audi Q7 4.2 V8 (154.0 bhp per ton) or the 1993 BMW 8 Series 840Ci 4.0 V8 2d Auto (154.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Peugeot 205 generating around 112.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (137.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1996 BMW 5 Series 530i Saloon E39 (137.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.6 secs, this made the Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 8v as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (9.30 secs) the 2000 Alfa-Romeo 166 2.0 ts (9.30 secs) the 1993 Vauxhall-Opel Corsa 1.6 GSi 16V (9.30 secs) the or the 1987 Citroen AX Sport (9.30 secs). This Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 8v is also faster than the 1986 Ford Granada Scorpio 4x4 2.8 V6 (9.40 secs) the 1973 Vauxhall-Opel Firenza Droop Snoot 2.3 Litre (9.40 secs) the 1955 Ford Thunderbird 292 Fordomatic 1st Gen. (9.40 secs) the and the 2001 Alfa-Romeo 147 TS Selespeed (9.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 205 and the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray ZR-1

When talking about the performance of the Peugeot 205 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.09 secs @ 85.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray ZR-1 (16.02 secs), the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (16.02 secs), and the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (16.03 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1991 version of the Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 8v has a maximum speed of 118mph.

Top Speed of the 1991 205 equals the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (129 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1991 Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 8v then how about the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (129 mph), the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (129 mph), or the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (129 mph).

Related Links:

1991 205 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Peugeot

Car Comparison