1996 BMW 745 vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 945 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 745 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
