1973 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 22 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 420 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | Touring | 406 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |