1992 BMW 520 vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 504. 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, 1992 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 520 | 504 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |