1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (95 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1954 Abarth Renault.
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.
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1954 Abarth Renault | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | Renault | 505 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |