1998 Acura NSX vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 19 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505.
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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Acura | Peugeot |
| Model | NSX | 505 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5000 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 |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
