1979 BMW 735 vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 505 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1988 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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 735 | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 735 | 505 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |