1981 BMW 525 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 2 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1981 BMW 525.
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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (180 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 525 | 505 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |