1983 Innocenti 990 vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1983 Innocenti 990 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 Peugeot 505 (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1983 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1983 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Innocenti 990, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Innocenti 990 | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Peugeot |
| Model | 990 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2750 mm |
