1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 4 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
