1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (95 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1992 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 75 | 505 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |