1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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 Alfa Romeo 75 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 75 | 505 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |