1971 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 605 is newer by 24 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 605 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 416 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, 1995 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1995 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Touring | 605 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
