1977 Buick Estate vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 645 kg more than 1979 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Estate | 505 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |