1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta would be higher. At 6,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (385 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (107 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 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, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Peugeot |
| Model | Berlinetta | 505 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
