1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 505 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 560 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 505. 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 505. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1985 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1985 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Riviera | 505 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |