1987 Peugeot 505 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 505 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1987 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1987 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Peugeot 505 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Peugeot | Fiat |
Model | 505 | 131 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |