1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1982 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1982 Peugeot 505 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1982 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1982 Peugeot 505 (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1982 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 110 | 505 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |