1970 Audi 100 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 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 293 kg more than 1970 Audi 100.
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 Audi 100 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi 100 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Audi | Peugeot |
Model | 100 | 505 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |