1981 Peugeot 505 vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 505 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 504. 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, 1981 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Peugeot 505 | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
Model | 505 | 504 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1274 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |