2008 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1981 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Morgan Aero 8 | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | Aero 8 | 505 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |
