1975 BMW 320 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 1 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 320 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
