1987 BMW 628 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1987 BMW 628 is newer by 8 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (95 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 628 weights approximately 130 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, 1987 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 628 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 628 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
