1967 Holden HR 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 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Holden HR (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Holden HR should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 Holden HR.
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 Holden HR (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Holden HR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 1967 Holden HR has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Holden HR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Holden HR | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Holden | Peugeot |
Model | HR | 505 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3048 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |