1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1986 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1986 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 179 | 505 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 161 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |