1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 505 (107 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 850 | 505 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2910 mm |