1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 505 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 61 L |
