1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | Type-C | 505 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
