1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Giulietta | 505 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2910 mm |