1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Opel Commodore.
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, 1968 Opel Commodore (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Commodore | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Commodore | 505 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |