1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
| Model | Continental | 505 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
