1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 505 (107 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 75 | 505 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |