1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 37 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 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504.
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, 2011 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (207 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 504 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2770 mm |
