1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 139 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
