1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1981 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
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 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 90 | 505 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |