1990 BMW M3 vs. 1972 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1972 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | M3 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |
