1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (180 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 2200 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
