1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 505 (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 850 | 505 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2750 mm |