1984 Peugeot 504 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 504. 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. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1984 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1984 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Peugeot 504 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Peugeot | BMW |
Model | 504 | 520 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |