1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2800 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 2800 | 504 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |