1952 BMW 501 vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1980 Peugeot 505 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. Both 1952 BMW 501 and 1980 Peugeot 505 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 501 | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 501 | 505 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |