1995 BMW 528 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 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 87 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 528 | 505 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |