1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 504. 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Peugeot 504 | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 504 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
