1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. 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 (180 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Delta | 505 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2910 mm |
