1979 BMW 735 vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 735 | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 735 | 404 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |