1971 BMW Touring vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 405 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 405 (92 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Peugeot 405 (184 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Touring | 405 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
