1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1993 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1993 BMW 5.8 and 1993 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 690 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 306.
Because 1993 BMW 5.8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 BMW 5.8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 306, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 678 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 306. (108 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1993 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 5.8 | 306 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
