1992 BMW 518 vs. 1987 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1992 BMW 518 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1992 BMW 518.
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, 1992 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 518 | 1987 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 518 | 505 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |