1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Jetfire | 505 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |