1981 BMW 725 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504.
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 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 725 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 725 | 504 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 22.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |