1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 505 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125.
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, 1988 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 125 | 505 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |