1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 1000 | 505 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 167 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 | 680 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |