1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 1600 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2750 mm |
