1974 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 106 is newer by 22 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 106. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 205 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 106. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 106. (112 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1996 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Touring | 106 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
