1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 26 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, 2005 Seat Leon (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 1979 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Seat Leon (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 505 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
