1973 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 306 is newer by 21 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Peugeot 306 (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 30 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, 1994 Peugeot 306 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1994 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | Touring | 306 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |