1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 505 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |
