1987 BMW M6 vs. 1986 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1987 BMW M6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 604. 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 M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW M6 | 1986 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | M6 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
