1980 Peugeot 505 vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1980 Peugeot 505 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 Peugeot 505.
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, 1977 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Peugeot 505 | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Peugeot | Plymouth |
Model | 505 | Volare |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |