1979 BMW 633 vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 633 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
