1977 BMW 528 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 59 kg more than 1977 BMW 528.
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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (215 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 528 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 1416 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
