1979 Peugeot 304 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505

To start off, both 1979 Peugeot 304 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 304. 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 Peugeot 304, 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 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 304.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Peugeot 304 1979 Peugeot 505
Make Peugeot Peugeot
Model 304 505
Year Released 1979 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 1971 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 64 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 94 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67.6 mm 81 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 950 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 4020 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 L 56 L


 

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