1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Cuneo | 505 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |