Peugeot 505 (1979 – 1992) vs Alfa Romeo 6 (1979 – 1983): specs compared
The Peugeot 505 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 10.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.3 L/100 km against 12.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,204 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,760 mm, the Alfa Romeo 6 is 180 mm longer than the Peugeot 505.
| Specification |
Peugeot
505
1979 – 1992
|
Alfa Romeo
6
1979 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1992 | 1979 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 70 – 170 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 265 Nm | 219 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 20.2 s | 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 142 – 210 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 – 10.2 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,440 – 1,450 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,598 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,204 – 1,345 kg | 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.