1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 60 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:
1949 Austin A 70 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 70 | 505 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |