1979 Austin Marina vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 451 kg more than 1979 Austin Marina. 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | Marina | 505 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |