1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | 75 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
