1977 BMW 528 vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1977 BMW 528 and 1977 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 106 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1977 Peugeot 504. 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 528 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
