1954 BMW 501 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 501 would be higher. Both 1954 BMW 501 and 1979 Peugeot 505 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1954 BMW 501.
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:
1954 BMW 501 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 501 | 505 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |