1983 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Ritmo 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (81 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1983 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Ritmo | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Ritmo | 505 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
