1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 65 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. Let's talk about torque, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 90 | 505 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 56 L |