1986 BMW 730 vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1986 BMW 730 and 1986 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 205 (444 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1986 BMW 730. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Because 1986 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Peugeot 205 (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 730 | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 730 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
