1986 Peugeot 505 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1959 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Peugeot 505 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Riley |
| Model | 505 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
