1973 BMW 3 vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1973 BMW 3.
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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 3 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
