1961 BMW 700 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 700 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 55 L |
