2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 30 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. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (95 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Titan | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Titan | 505 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2750 mm |