1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 509 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 505.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (235 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 5.8 | 505 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |