1992 BMW 318 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1992 BMW 318 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1992 BMW 318.
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, 1975 Peugeot 604 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 318 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 318 | 604 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |