1994 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1994 BMW 316 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1994 BMW 316.
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, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 316 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 316 | 504 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |