1981 Nissan Skyline vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Skyline | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Skyline | 505 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |