1994 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 15 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 262 kg more than 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Lancer | 505 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
