1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (95 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 124 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 124 | 505 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |