1992 BMW 540 vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404. 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 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 540 | 404 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |