1995 BMW 730 vs. 1987 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1987 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 730 | 1987 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 730 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |
