1985 Peugeot 505 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 505 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Peugeot 505 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 505 | 911 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |