1973 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 605 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 605 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1973 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, 1989 Peugeot 605 (175 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Touring | 605 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| 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 | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1324 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
