2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 860 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 1985 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
Model | 7 | 505 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |