1956 BMW 507 vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1956 BMW 507.
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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 507 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
