1969 Opel GT vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel GT | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | GT | 505 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1100 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |