Performance Review: Peugeot 205 T16 1.8 16v Turbo - [1984]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Peugeot 205 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Peugeot 205 T16 1.8 16v Turbo is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S QV and the 1984 Audi Quattro Sport 2.2 T.This particular Peugeot 205 has a 1775cc Turbo 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 All Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1390 kgs (3064 lbs) this makes the Peugeot 205 T16 1.8 16v Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Peugeot 205 shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 1775cc 16V St4 engine produces 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 6750 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 188 lb-ft (254.8 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 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 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 (166.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Peugeot 205.

The Peugeot 205 has a Power to weight ratio of 141.7 bhp per ton and 135.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 205 competing with the 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 (166.6 bhp per ton) or the 2020 Maserati Ghibli GranSport Petrol Hybrid (166.6 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 135.2 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 2006 Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X (160.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 1979 Dodge Magnum GT 5.9L V8 (160.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.6 secs, this made the Peugeot 205 T16 1.8 16v Turbo as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the or the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs). This Peugeot 205 T16 1.8 16v Turbo is also faster than the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R (6.50 secs) the and the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 205 and the 2004 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Peugeot 205 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.12 secs @ 90.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro (15.06 secs), the 2013 Lexus IS 350 (15.07 secs), and the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (15.07 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1984 version of the Peugeot 205 T16 1.8 16v Turbo has a maximum speed of 129mph.

Top Speed of the 1984 205 equals the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (140 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1984 Peugeot 205 T16 1.8 16v Turbo then how about the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (140 mph), the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (140 mph), or the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (140 mph).

Related Links:

1984 205 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Peugeot

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