1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Peugeot 505. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Peugeot 505 | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 505 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3430 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |