1984 BMW 316 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 10 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 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (207 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 316 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 316 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
