1981 Peugeot 505 vs. 1958 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 505 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (96 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 340 kg more than 1981 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, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Peugeot 505 | 1958 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Peugeot | Riley |
| Model | 505 | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
