1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-01 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |
