1997 BMW 850 vs. 1993 Peugeot 504

To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1993 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. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1993 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1993 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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