1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, both 1979 Peugeot 505 and 1979 Seat 124 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Peugeot 505 (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Peugeot 505 | 1979 Seat 124 | |
Make | Peugeot | Seat |
Model | 505 | 124 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |