1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 22 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 155 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 505 | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
