1988 BMW 520 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 505.
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 Peugeot 505 (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 520 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
