1971 BMW 3 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 1 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 170 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 3 | 504 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |