1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 3 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1982 Fiat 131. 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 131 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 131 | 505 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |