1980 BMW 628 vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 628 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
