1998 Isuzu Hombre vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Hombre 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Isuzu Hombre (190 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm). This means 1998 Isuzu Hombre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 1998 Isuzu Hombre 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. 1998 Isuzu Hombre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Isuzu Hombre | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Peugeot |
| Model | Hombre | 505 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
