1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Peugeot | Plymouth |
| Model | 505 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
