1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 757 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
Model | 1700 | 505 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2910 mm |