1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Peugeot 505 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Peugeot | Rover |
Model | 505 | P5 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |