1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1974 BMW 2.8 and 1974 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 2.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 2.8 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 2.8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 2.8 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 BMW 2.8 (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 2.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 2.8 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 2.8 | 504 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3293 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |