1974 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Peugeot 607
To start off, 1999 Peugeot 607 is newer by 25 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 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1974 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, 1999 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1999 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Touring | 607 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
