1975 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, both 1975 BMW 320 and 1975 Peugeot 604 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 604 (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1975 BMW 320. 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, 1975 Peugeot 604 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 320 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
