1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 17 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 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider.
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, 1996 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (180 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 505 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
