1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1980 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1980 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | Lancia 037 | 505 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |