Peugeot 505 (1982 – 1992) vs Opel Rekord Caravan (1982 – 1986): specs compared
The Peugeot 505 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 115 hp. The Opel Rekord Caravan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.0 s against 12.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 182 km/h against 170 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,150 kg against 1,282 kg. At 4,900 mm, the Peugeot 505 is 220 mm longer than the Opel Rekord Caravan.
| Specification |
Peugeot
505
1982 – 1992
|
Opel
Rekord Caravan
1982 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1992 | 1982 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 120 hp | 71 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 235 Nm | 135 – 189 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 – 19.5 s | 11.0 – 22.0 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 170 km/h | 153 – 182 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 11.3 L/100 km | 7.1 – 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,680 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,901 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,282 – 1,436 kg | 1,150 – 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.