1945 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 6C | 505 |
Year Released | 1945 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |