1996 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1990 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.
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1996 BMW M3 | 1990 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | M3 | 504 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |