1996 BMW 735 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 26 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 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 490 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 735 | 504 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |