1950 BMW 340 vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 404 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 404 (73 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1950 BMW 340. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1950 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 BMW 340 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 404.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 BMW 340 | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 340 | 404 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 73 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |