1996 BMW 730 vs. 1996 Peugeot 106
To start off, both 1996 BMW 730 and 1996 Peugeot 106 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 106. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 921 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW 730 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 1996 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 106, 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, 1996 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 106. (112 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 1996 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 730 | 106 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
