1977 Fiat 131 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 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (96 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1977 Fiat 131. 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 131 | 505 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |