1971 Holden Torana vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (107 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana.
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 Holden Torana (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Holden | Peugeot |
Model | Torana | 505 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |