1976 BMW 630 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 630 | 505 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |