Looking at upgrading (yes i think upgrading) from a EG si to an '87Peugeot 205 GTI. Has anyone driven both of these cars? I know i'll get alot of bias comments :) but what does everyone think?
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Looking at upgrading (yes i think upgrading) from a EG si to an '87Peugeot 205 GTI. Has anyone driven both of these cars? I know i'll get alot of bias comments :) but what does everyone think?
In the 205 you sit more upright, steering much faster and sharper than your EG.
Engine has sharper response and much better lower end torque but gets rough past 5500rpm from memory, whereas your ZC eng pulls cleanly all the way to 7K. I assume you are chasing the 1.9L version Mark1? or the 1.6L version? I've only driven the 89-91 models over the years with 1.9L.
Suspension wise, out of the box the 205 gti handlings like a kart with stiff rear bar and very easy to modulate life off oversteer. In the EG you need to install a stiff bar for the same effect but not the same finesse. They weight less than the EGs too.
build quality in the 205 is a far cry from the Jap built Hondas of course but I'm sure you are already aware of that.
they have an active forum in Aust too, eg the aussiefrogs and few others i've came across over the years.
The 87 model has the 1.9L = 88kw but can achieve 0-100 in 8.5secs because it weighs less than 900kg.
Biased or not, I'd stick with your EG. I'm not really fond of peugeots after my friend purchased a '98 306 and although it isn't 'that bad', quality is fairly mediocre compared to jap cars.
So unless your passionate for french cars, it'll be a downgrade. Go with a 4age corolla if you're looking for a different car of similar age.
i think u have more aftermarket support in hondas.. parts for peugeots are more expensive and harder to come by i think.
Spend da money puttin a B series in the EG, you won't regret that!!
Just buying a stock peugeot will not be a big upgrade if at all!!
How is this an Upgrade? I think the si with its 16v Twin Cam is a much much more superior engine and platform to the '87 Peugeot.Quote:
Originally Posted by rtsnoz
Infact, its probably much more superior even to the last Peugot I tried..the Gti 180. Its much older..yes, but still more superior. :-p
But... the 205 GTI handling is superior to the Si. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by e240
I had an EG, put some bigger swaybars on it, a camber kit and some koni yellows and nice low stiff springs and the thing would have eaten pretty much anything on corners, on a tighter budget, 22mm sways would make a big difference at under 150 bucks each with new bushes also!Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
So they say..I didn't find it so.. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
Stock compared to stock :)Quote:
Originally Posted by e240
if you've watched any top gear, you'd know that french cars are bad. the reliability of them just don't stack up to anything like Hondas. It'll cost you alot to fix problems especially with older ones. In my opinion, you'll be down grading.
french, italian, swiss cars = rubbish.
i know.
trust.
lol.