1979 Autobianchi A 112 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1979 Autobianchi A 112 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 73 more horse power than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. 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 Autobianchi A 112, 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. (73 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Autobianchi A 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Autobianchi A 112 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Peugeot |
| Model | A 112 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 928 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2910 mm |
