1972 BMW Touring vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 405 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 405 (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1972 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 (196 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 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 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Touring | 405 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 21.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
