1985 Alfa Romeo 90 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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 130 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 (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 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 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | 90 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 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 |
