1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1979 Peugeot 505 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 53 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Alfasud | 505 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |