1997 Honda NSX vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1980 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 198 kg more than 1980 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, 1997 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | NSX | 505 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |
