1970 Austin 3 vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505. 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, 1970 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | 3 | 505 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |