1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 330 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (207 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1974 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1974 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 504 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2770 mm |
