1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AMC Gremlin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AMC Gremlin would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | AMC | Peugeot |
Model | Gremlin | 505 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |