1979 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1979 Mazda RX-7 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (95 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 Mazda RX-7.
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 (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda RX-7 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-7 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
