1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 24 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 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 715 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 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 2003 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Peugeot | TVR |
| Model | 505 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
