1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Holden | Peugeot |
Model | Commodore | 505 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |