1995 BMW 528 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 504. 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 528 | 504 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |