1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 505 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2761 mm |
