2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 20 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 160 kg more than 1980 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (236 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | C | 505 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
