1992 BMW 730 vs. 1983 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 604. (96 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 604. 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 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 730 | 1983 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 730 | 604 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |