1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 337 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 1750 | 505 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |