1974 BMW Touring vs. 1969 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 304. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 304 would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 115 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1969 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Touring | 304 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
