1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800.
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, 1963 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 1800 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
