1972 BMW Touring vs. 1968 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1968 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | Touring | 404 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |