1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1983 Peugeot 505 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Spider | 505 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |