1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore.
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 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Commodore | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Commodore | 505 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
