1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 20 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
