1970 Chevrolet Comodoro 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 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Comodoro | 505 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
