1986 BMW 735 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 7 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 735 | 505 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |