1974 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Touring | 405 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
