1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 19 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | Plus 4 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
