1988 Peugeot 505 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 505 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924.
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, 1975 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 505. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1988 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1988 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Peugeot 505 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 505 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
